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Comedy star and ITV Starstruck judge Jason Manford has revealed the touching message behind his incredible bee-embellished suit on the hit Saturday night music show - and it has got viewers quite emotional.
Jason is on the all-star panel of the ITV singing show - alongside Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert - where tribute acts to huge music stars compete to be the best soundalikes.
On Saturday night's show Jason wore a stylish black suit that was embellished with 22 bees and he confirmed after the show that he had the suit especially designed as a tribute to the 22 men, women and children who lost their lives at the terrorist bombing at Manchester Arena after Ariana Grande's gig in May 2017.
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This year marks five years since the tragedy and Jason will be among a host of stars teaming up for a charity football match in Manchester to remember the lives lost on that fateful night.
Writing on Facebook, Jason said: "For people asking about the suit. It’s just a normal suit which my friend & wardrobe pro Tanja Martin livened up by attaching 22 bees to. #ManchesterRemembers
"I’m playing in a charity footy game for @McrRemembers Sunday 3rd April at @ManCity. For tickets https://www.mancity.com/manchester-remembers "
Fans of the Stockport-based singer and comedian were full of praise for the incredible message behind the suit, swiftly racking up the likes on his Facebook post.
Adele Kierans wrote: "I did not realise there were 22 bees on your suit! Now I want to cry! Manchester will always remember"
Wendy Cook said: "It was the first thing I noticed last night and it instantly made me think of that. Well done
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